Probably many of us have heard of such an amazing place as the Arkhangelskoye estate. “How to get there?” - this is the question often asked by those who would like to go there.
This article will introduce you more closely to the wonderful park, which is certainly worth visiting on your own or in the company of friends. Even children here usually like it.
Readers will learn about the history of construction, about some of the main attractions, about secrets and how this place lives today. In addition, detailed information will be given on how to get to the Arkhangelskoye estate and the schedule of the park.
General description of the park
The Arkhangelskoye Estate is a palace and park complex of the late 18th century, on the square of which there are three parks at once, corresponding to various architectural styles. The luxurious Italian terraces are decorated with marble balustrades, statues and flower beds. In the regular French park you can see the covered galleries of Bersot and geometrically trimmed trees. The English landscape park fascinates with its nature, centuries-old trees and bizarre shrubs grow here.
There is a museum-estate in the suburbs, near Krasnogorsk. That is why questions like “Where is Arkhangelskoye Manor located?” How to get there? ” do not require long explanations.
On its territory there are many architectural monuments:
- small palace "Caprice";
- Grand Palace;
- Temple of the Archangel Michael;
- “Colonnade” (tomb temple).
These places are perfect for family vacations and romantic walks. On weekends, wedding processions come here, wedding shootings are held. Museum-Estate "Arkhangelsk" (photos are available in the article), regardless of the time of year, will leave you with many impressions.
History of the museum-estate
The history of the estate dates back almost five centuries. The first mention of these places dates back to 1537, when the estate belonged to the nobleman A.I. Upolotsky and was called Upolozie. Over the centuries, the estate passed from one owner to another. In the late 40s of the XVII century, the estate was in the possession of F. I. Sheremetev, then passed to the princes Odoevsky. In the period 1681-1703. the lands belonged to Prince M. Ya. Cherkassky, and after that to the Golitsyn family (1703-1810).
Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Golitsyn, who fell out of favor with Empress Anna Ioannovna, was expelled to Moscow and lived in Arkhangelsk before being arrested in 1736. In 1741, the estate was returned to the son of the prince, Alexei Dmitrievich, and after that the estate was transferred to Nikolai Alekseevich Golitsyn. It was he who laid the foundation for the construction of a large palace and park ensemble. The architects of the buildings were Frenchman S. Guern, Italians Giacomo Trombaro and Giovanni Petondi.
According to the projects of these architects were built:
- terraces with marble balustrades, decorated with flower beds, sculptures and busts of ancient heroes;
- ensemble of buildings "Caprice" with a library, playpen and garden.
In 1810, the Arkhangelskoye museum-estate was acquired by the famous collector N. B. Yusupov. The prince bought it to store his exhibits, but the war with Napoleon forced him to transfer everything to Astrakhan. Arkhangelsk itself was subsequently plundered.
After the fire in 1820, the estate was restored again, for which the best architects from Moscow I. Zhukov, E. Tyurin, O. Beauvais and Giuseppe Artari were invited. After the appearance of the new park, the estate was called "Versailles near Moscow".
Not only famous figures of Russian culture loved to come here, but also members of the tsarist dynasty. It was precisely at this time that the Arkhangelskoye estate began to be popular, and visitors rushed en masse there.
At the beginning of the XX century, the estate was renovated by the architect P.V. Kharko. Also in 1910, the painter I. I. Nivinsky restored the murals and grisailles of the main house. And in 1919 the estate received the status of a historical and art museum. In the period from 1934 to 1937, the buildings of the military sanatorium "Arkhangelskoye" were built here.
For 35 years (1945-1980), the sports club CSKA was located on the estate.
Manor Arkhangelskoye - how to get to your destination?
As practice shows, you can get to the museum from Moscow without any problems. For example, by public transport running from the metro station Tushinskaya (bus. No. 549, march. Taxi No. 151). If there are no traffic jams, the travel time will be only 30 minutes.
Absolutely different categories of citizens are attracted by the Arkhangelskoye museum estate all year round. How to get there for those who prefer comfort or outdoor recreation in the company of small children? By car, drive along Novorizhskoye Shosse, then at the roundabout, 3 km from MKAD, turn onto the Ilyinskaya highway and go towards Ilyinsky for another 3 km.
Opening hours and price
Wonderful estate "Arkhangelskoye" ... How to get to this amazing park, was described in detail above, however, for a comfortable visit to this, of course, will not be enough. In order to avoid annoying oversights, it is necessary to pay attention to the operating time of the object.
Between May and October, the park awaits visitors from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., exhibitions are open from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekends and holidays - until 6 p.m.
In the period from October to April, the park is open from 10.00 to 18.00, exhibitions from 10.30 to 16.00. On weekends and holidays - until 17.00.
Non-working days - Mon, Tue, the last Wednesday of each month is a sanitary day.
Entrance fee to the park - 100 rubles
Excursions: Grand Palace - 50 rubles; Colonnade - 80 rubles; Office outbuilding - 100 rubles; Gonzago Theater - 200 rubles (visit only with an excursion group). Photography on the premises of the museum - 50 rubles.
Secrets of the estate
There is a legend that the estate is home to bringing the daughter of N. Yusupov Tatyana, who died of tuberculosis in her youth. On her grave stood a monument in the form of an angel with spread wings, made of
Carrara marble. After the death of the prince, this statue was moved to the premises for safety, but many local residents claim that they often see a monument on the grave of the girl.
Homestead today
Nowadays, the estate has two territories separated by the Ilyinsky highway. One of them is now fenced and is under protection, the entrance to it is paid. The other part, including the Gonzago Theater and the Apollo Grove, is free to visit. After restoration work , many palace and exhibition halls were opened, concerts and festivals are held.
Not far from the estate is the Museum of Zadorozhny Technique. And in 2005, next to the estate, it was decided to begin construction of the elite residential complex Rublevo-Arkhangelskoye.
Major Attractions
The estate is a unique monument of Russian art culture. In the Grand Palace, created in the 80s. XVIII century, housed the famous library and art gallery of Prince Yusupov. At the end of the 18th century, according to the design of D. Trombaro, terraces with balustrades, flower beds and sculptures were built in front of the palace. The palace ensemble surrounds the park.
In the 60s of the XVII century, on the site of the church of the XVI century, the Church of Michael the Archangel was built. In the Gonzago Theater, created in 1817-1818, the works of the artist P. Gonzago are still preserved. The tomb of the Colonnade, which was not used for its intended purpose, was built in 1909-1916. after the death of one of the Yusupov princes.
In 1919, a museum reserve was created on the basis of the estate, the museum fund of which includes unique collections of paintings of the 17th-19th centuries. foreign and domestic masters, literature and arts and crafts.
Festivals and Holidays
The festival "Jazz Manor" is held here annually, which delights jazz lovers with a meeting with foreign and Russian musicians. Also in early June, the first festival "Baroque Masterpieces" was held, where classical music sounded. The organizers hope that such concerts will become a tradition.